Descanso Events

After-hours and daytime events with programs designed to connect garden visitors of all ages to nature. Join us for festivals, immersive installations, music, workshops, tours, and more.

Mindfulness Walk

Mindfulness Walk

A mindfulness walk is an invitation to get quiet and pay attention to the here and now. Unlike a hike, a mindfulness walk does not aim to bring us to […]

Included with admission or membership

Ancient Forest Tour

Horticulture Tours

Join our Horticulture Team for a guided walking tour to learn about our prehistoric Ancient Forest. Included with admission or membership, no registration required. Learn from an expert about what […]

Free with admission or membership

Little Explorers

Little Explorers

Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. Families with young children (aged 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts, crafts, and nature exploration each month. Specific projects and […]

Included with admission or membership

Mindfulness Walk

Mindfulness Walk

A mindfulness walk is an invitation to get quiet and pay attention to the here and now. Unlike a hike, a mindfulness walk does not aim to bring us to […]

Included with admission or membership

Sound of Water

Sound of Water

Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]

LA’s Garden

LA’s Garden

Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]

Included with admission or membership

The Improvised Shakespeare Company (SOLD OUT)

You've never seen the Bard like this before—The Improvised Shakespeare Company® creates a brand new, fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. This event is sold out! Check out […]

$10 – $50